Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning, rapidly growing federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction.
Title: Cyber Defense Analyst- Mid
Location: Washington, DC
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: Public Trust (or higher)
Position Description
As a Cyber Defense Analyst- Mid, you will be on the front line in safeguarding government digital assets and responding to potential cyber threats. You will play a critical role in monitoring, detecting, and triaging security events to ensure the protection of organizational
assets. This entry-level position supports the Security Operations Center (SOC) by providing initial incident response, collaborating with senior analysts, and contributing to a proactive cybersecurity posture.
As a Cyber Defense Analyst- Mid, you will work on a SOC team responsible for monitoring security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS) and dashboards 24x7x365 to identify potential threats and anomalies. You will be responsible for performing initial triage of security alerts, focusing on investigation, containment, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture. and escalating incidents to Senior analysts based on severity and SLAs.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in validating alerts to differentiate false positives from genuine threats, using basic investigative techniques.
- Document incidents, actions, and findings in the ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow) per established SOPs
- Support incident response by following predefined playbooks and escalating critical issues to leadership.
- Contribute to the maintenance of security documentation and knowledge bases.
- Participate in training to enhance skills and stay current with emerging threats and tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity related field or 3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity field.
- Ability obtain a Public Trust
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CEH, GCIH) preferred
- Proficiency with security tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, MS Security Center, MS Defender, Trellix ETP) and network protocols
- Ability to work in a shift-based, high-pressure environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.
- Excellent communication skills for documenting incidents and collaborating with teams.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving cybersecurity landscapes.
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Here at Harmonia we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:
- Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
- Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
- Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
- A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
- A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
- Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
- Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
- Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification
We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Harmonia family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to
- Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans w/ Wellness Incentives for employees and family
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
- 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Veterans Cohort
- Gym membership reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Dollar-for-dollar 501(c)(3) donation matching
- Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
- Paid holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off
- Adoption Expense Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional development and career growth opportunities and paid training days
- Employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program for employee and family
- Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!
Check out our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!
Harmonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Harmonia does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
Harmonia (www.harmonia.com) is a rapidly growing, award-winning, woman-owned company delivering cutting edge innovative technology solutions to federal agencies and commercial clients. We have been on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the US for 11 years, were selected to be on the Fed 100 in 2018, and have been repeatedly named to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 and the Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100. Every bit of our success is the result of a team of incredibly talented, dedicated and focused professionals who are the heart and soul of Harmonia!
With offices across the country, Harmonia offers competitive compensation and a dynamic, productive work environment. Benefits include gym/ wellness reimbursement, employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, 5% 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.
